It's Official... I'm the Shoot Shack Mama!

The name "Shoot Shack" has been federally trademarked with yours truly as the owner! That means the name is mine, and only KaBloom Studios clients get the 'Shoot Shack.' Lucky you! :)

Intellectual property law is such a fascinating field. One that is often times easily overlooked and misunderstood. According to Wikkipedia, "Intellectual property (IP) is a legal field that refers to creations of the mind such as musical, literary, and artistic works; inventions; and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and related rights. Under intellectual property law, the holder of one of these abstract properties has certain exclusive rights to the creative work, commercial symbol, or invention by which it is covered."

So... basically, when someone produces a creative work, whether they shot a photo, wrote a song, or named a rockin' photo booth.... they own the rights to that property (even if it is not officially registered). Registering it documents it and provides legal grounds for claim of ownership.

Wikkipedia adds, "The owner of a registered trademark may commence legal proceedings for trademark infringement to prevent unauthorized use of that trademark."

Kinda exciting stuff, if you can stomach the legal fees involved. :)

Shoot Shack Debut

Tonight at John & Sara's wedding, we busted out the newest addition to the KaBloom Studios repertoire... the Shoot Shack! It's a great opportunity to create a visual guestbook & give guests a momento they'll love while capturing them as themselves. :)

Want the Shoot Shack at your wedding? Contact me!

Yours truly, with another Emmy & Ivy Vintage Cocktail Ring.... I'm an addict!

Looking for Something To Do Tonight?

Join the party TONIGHT at Zen's from 5-8 to GET YOUR SHOP ON with all the goodies from the gals and Emmy & Ivy. It's a craftacular shopping extravaganza!

I will be there with bells on.... I can't wait to get my hands on some more of those FAB vintage cocktail rings! (and I already have 3, count 'em THREE!)

Maybe Sarah will let you look at her session brag book I'm bringing with me tonight... maybe. Just maybe. If you can pry it out of her hands... ha ha! :)

Brag Book Yumminess

I am so excited to share these images from some recent client brag books I put together. They are included as my gift to you with your session and feature 20 pages of photo yumminess!

Move over proof books.... These lil' gems are gorgeous!

Pius X Seniors = Done!

Yes folks... if you're a senior at Pius X, and I shot your senior photos.... they are going in the mail today and your yearbook adviser should have them tomorrow (Tuesday). As the deadline is Friday, we are all set. No need to worry! :)

Have a great week!

A Blog Shout Out to Stephanie!

Stephanie recently contacted me to talk about planning her wedding photography. Her email was so fun, and full of spunk... I already couldn't wait to work with her!

She told me she was starting a blog about her life and the things that keep her busy these days... running, knitting, and.... wedding planning, and asked if she could use some of my photos. I told her 'sure!'

Here's the rockin' post she recently put up! She's quite an entertaining writer.... definitely worth checking out!

Audree Makes My Day!

Last night, after a long..... busy day.... I got back to my office to find this email waiting from me from Audree. She and Alex's wedding was this past May. Her email made me so happy, I just had to share!

PS: You can click on the image below to view it larger and actually read it.... ;)

Just in Time!

Yes folks, the senior yearbook deadline for Lincoln Public Schools is THIS Friday. And yes.... If you are a LPS senior, and I shot your senior photos... your yearbook photo has been submitted. :) DON'T WORRY!

Now that you have one less thing to worry about, check out YearbookYourself and upload your smiling mug to see your yearbook photo from days past. Too fun!

Freebie: Desktop Wallpaper

Fall: It's here! And these little gems are covering our yard. Sure.... they look beautiful now.... but in a few more weeks, not so much! ;)

I grabbed my camera this afternoon and snagged this shot while they're still sporting their golden goodness. Enjoy a lil' desktop wallpaper love!

Wallets In Waiting....

Hey seniors! If your wallet orders are here (you know who you are!), please come pick 'em up. They are eager to go home with you. Call me if you have q's!

What's a blog post without a photo? :)

Here's a random shot I recently rediscovered from Emir and I's 2year anniversary this past July. (Check out the massive vein in my forehead.... isn't that ridiculous!?)